James Pattinson gets the early breakthrough for Australia as Jason Roy edges one to first slip. Steve Smith in action early again on Day 2 as he takes a sharp low catch.
The hosts will hope for a good batting day to not only go past Australia's total but also take a substantial lead and put the visitors under pressure.
England were 10 without any loss as openers Rory Burns (4*) and Jason Roy (6*) survived the two overs at the end of the day.
Australia were struggling at 17-2 when Smith walked in to bat after current captain Tim Paine won the toss. And they were in dire straits at 122-8. But their last two wickets more than doubled the score before Smith was the last man out.
Steve Smith (144) marked his return to Test cricket with a hundred before Australia were bowled out for 284 on the opening day
Hello and welcome to Timesofindia.com's coverage of Day 2 of the first Ashes Test being played at Edgbaston in Birmingham.